Portland Chronic Pain & Illness Support Group

Are you struggling with pain, illness, disability, or fatigue? Are you feeling lonely because people in your life just don't "get it"? Have you been searching for support, guidance, or friendship?

Well search no more! The Portland Chronic Pain & Illness Support Group welcomes you to...

Come Hurt with Friends!

We meet on Zoom every Tuesday at 2pm Pacific Time, usually running until 4pm or a bit after. We're based in Portland, Oregon and prefer that members be in the city or surrounding areas--but we also recognize that support groups are hard to find, and so remain open to people in any location (and indeed have members all over the US and Canada.) We are open to everyone* regardless of demographics or health condition--the only criteria is that you are in pain, or supporting someone who is in pain.

We talk extensively about our physical conditions and how we can best cope with them--but even more so, we talk about our mental and emotional health and personal relationships, and how to navigate the struggles of "otherness" and isolation. No topic is off limits, but we always strive to maintain safety for those of us with trauma. We also share our triumphs, always making time to focus on the things that bring us joy, peace, and connection.

There is never any fee to attend, and no obligations or requirements to show up regularly--feel free to drop in any Tuesday for the opportunity to feel truly heard! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send a message to the facilitators.

Established in 2010, This group is facilitated peer-led by volunteers, not medical professionals; we are not associated with any organizations.

* Everyone except solicitors; they will be fed to dragons.